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XSU 206

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,151 mi
Last recorded5,151 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSU 206
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 5,151 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 5,151 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 3,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 3,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 3,309 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 3,179 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 3,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 2,819 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 2,589 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 2,589 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 2,576 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 2,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 2,358 miles

o/s rearaxle oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?

Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
367
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
851
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
Stop lamp not working 129
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
brake binding 94
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 78
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XSU 206 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XSU 206, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XSU 206 registered?

XSU 206 is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is XSU 206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSU 206 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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